HAMILTON COUNTY
Henry Blanks
Henry McCoy Blanks, 84, of Hixson passed away on Friday, Jan. 29, 2010.
A lifelong resident of Chattanooga. He was a veteran of World War II.
Mr. Blanks was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Blanks.
Survivors include his two sons, Dennis (Vicki) Blanks, Don Blanks; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010, at the North Chapel with Rev. Randy Bell officiating.
Interment will follow at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends for visitation from 3 to 7 p.m. today, Jan. 30, 2010, at the North Chapel.
A special appreciation is given to Hospice of Chattanooga and NHC of Dunlap, Tenn.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are made by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
Naomi Brooks
Naomi Brooks, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, at her residence.
Arrangements will be announced by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.
Mary Freeman
Mary Jane Freeman, 89, of Chattanooga, died Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010 at her home.
She was a member of The Gaited & Pleasure Horse Council and former treasurer of the American Saddlebred Southeastern Futurity. Mrs. Freeman was of the Methodist faith.
Her husband, Robert B. Freeman and brother, John Zenor preceded her in death.
She is survived by her daughter, Susan Helms, of Maryville, Tenn.; her good friend David Peel, of Chattanooga and will be dearly missed by her neighbors and friends at Willow Trace.
There will be no visitation or service at the funeral home.
Interment will be with her husband at Arlington National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, 800 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37403.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 8214 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga.
Doris Glassmire
Doris Anna "Cookie" Glassmire, 63, of Birchwood, passed away Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010.
She was a member of Grace Church of the Nazarene.
Her father, Conal Jones, brother Conal Jones Jr., granddaughter, Alissa Myers; and a nephew, Rusty Walden, preceded her in death.
She is survived by her husband, Ted Glassmire, Birchwood; son, Ted Glassmire III, Birchwood; daughters, Valerie Myers, Cleveland, Tenn., Lorie Jackson, Birchwood, Paige Glassmire, Birchwood; mother, Doris Anna Jones, Soddy-Daisy; brother, Randy Jones, Soddy-Daisy; sisters, Colleen Jones, Hixson, Diane Walden, Sale Creek, Tenn., Sherry Mosley, Savannah, Ga., Patty Clark, Bakewell, Tenn., Donna Jordan, Clarksville, Tenn., Wanda Kerley, Soddy-Daisy; and seven grandchildren.
The funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010, at Williamson & Sons Funeral Home with the Hospice of Chattanooga Chaplain officiating.
Burial will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Visitation is 2 to 9 p.m. today.
Condolences and memories may be shared at williamsonandsons.com.
Arrangements are by Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
Bruce Gray
Bruce Gray, 47, of Signal Mountain, died at his home Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010.
He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Gray.
Survivors include his mother, Dean Gray, Hixson; daughter, Dana Gray; son, Michael Gray, Signal Mountain; three grandchildren; brothers, Terry, Danny and Sandy Gray, Signal Mountain, Buddy Gray, Dunlap and Randy Gray, Whitwell; sisters, Sue Garrett, Red Bank, Faye Nicholas and Seawillow Sheets, Soddy-Daisy, Jackie Carey, Dunlap, and Maria Griffith, Whitwell; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. CST today, Jan. 30, 2010, in Ewton Funeral Home Chapel.
Visitation noon-6 p.m. today.
Online guestbook at www.ewtonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Ewton Funeral Home, 6936 Highway 28, Durnlap, TN 37327, 423-949-2112.
Ralph Hammonds
Ralph Hammonds, 92, of Chattanooga, went home to be with the Lord (II Corinthians 5:6-8) on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010, in a local hospital.
Funeral: today at 11 a.m. at Mt. Canaan Baptist Church with Pastor Ternae Jordan officiating.
Burial: Monday at 11 a.m. in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Arrangements by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.
Pauline Hamrick
Daisy Pauline Hamrick, 86, of Chattanooga, died Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, in a local healthcare facility.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Sunday at Lane Funeral Home.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today and one hour prior to the service on Sunday at Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace.
Jo Henry
Winnie Jo Allee Henry, 75, formerly of Ooltewah, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010, in Tampa, Fla.
She was the daughter of the late William Dewey Tipton and Nannetta Margaret Bollier Tipton of Hedley, Texas, and was preceded in death by her first husband, William Thomas Allee; second husband, Donald Richard Henry; six sisters and a brother.
She was a longtime member of Lakewood Baptist Church in Harrison, and attended Idlewild Baptist Church in Tampa, Fla., since 2008.
Jo was an active volunteer with the missions program in her church and BIMI.
Survivors include her five children, Frances (Gordon) Fuller, James W. (Rhonda) Allee, all of Tampa, Fla.., Rita (Steve) Dennis, of Ooltewah, Nathan (Cindy) Allee, Sue Traywick, all of Chattanooga; 19 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, Feb. 1, 2010, at Lakewood Baptist Church with Rev. David Bragg officiating.
Interment will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 2-5 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: Gideon Bible Society or missions of one's choice.
Please share your thoughts and memories online at www.mem.com
Arrangements by Chattanooga Funeral Home – Valley View Chapel, 7414 Old Lee Highway.
Charles Ingram
Charles Ingram, of Chattanooga, died Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, at a local hospital.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Hardwick & Sons Funeral Home.
Joseph Jabisky
Joseph Dwayne Jabisky, 47, of Hixson passed away Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010.
He was the owner of Jabco Air Conditioning Service.
Survivors include his mother, Patricia Hatfield; and daughter, Whitney Goulart.
A Celebration of life service will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010, in the Legacy Funeral Home chapel.
The family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Arrangements are by locally owned and operated Legacy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 8911 Dallas Hollow Road, Soddy-Daisy, TN. Share your thoughts and memories at www.legacyfuneralhome.com. 24 hour obituary line 843-5055.
Linda Landmon
Linda Jean Landmon, 56, of Chattanooga, passed away Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010, in a local healthcare facility.
Funeral: today at noon in the chapel of Taylor Funeral Home.
Burial: Forest Hills Cemetery.
Donia McIntire
Donia Payton Brown McIntire, 91, of Chattanooga, had her prayers answered as she went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010.
Mrs. McIntire retired from Hutcheson Medical Center as a nurses aide and was of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by husbands, John Brown and Leonard McIntire; son, Melvin Brown; two brothers; three sisters; granddaughter, Heather Nicole McIntire; and grandson, Randall Dwight Brown.
Survivors include her children, Jimmie and Lynn Brown, Rickey and Susan McIntire, Leonard Lebron and Gloria McIntire; five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews; and special friend, Richard Allenden.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in the South Crest Chapel with Pastor Jim Bennett officiating.
Burial will follow in Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park.
Visit www.lane-southcrestcha pel.com to share your memories.
The family will receive friends Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Chip Ross
James "Chip" Ross, 66, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, in a local hospital.
He was the son of the late Earnest and Isabelle Ross.
He was a retired steamfitter with Local #43.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Ross, two daughters and sons-in-law, Donna (Steve) Turner, of Moreland, Ga., Tina (Scott) Britton, of Soddy-Daisy; five grandchildren, Morgan Monet Turner, Leila Dianne Britton, Adam James Turner, Amber Lynn Britton, Tanna Merie Britton; a brother and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m., Monday at the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.
The family would like to thank Dr. Ronald Streko and the CC Unit staff at Memorial Hospital for their exceptional care.
Please share your thoughts and memories online at www.mem.com.
Arrangements by Chattanooga Funeral Home, East Brainerd Chapel, 8214 East Brainerd Road.
Georgie Swanner
Georgie Lee Swanner, 82, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010, at her home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Freeman Swanner; parents, George and Ada Sutherland.
She is survived by her sisters, Velma Mae Skiles, Thelma Ruth Sutherland, Hannah Hensley and Betty Johnson; several nieces and nephews; special friend, Elmer Welch.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m. EST today in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Mark Harwood officiating.
Interment will follow the service at Howard Walker Cemetery in Bledsoe County.
Her nephews will serve as pallbearers.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.williamsonandsons.com.
Arrangements are by Williamson and Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
Helen Taylor
Helen Joan Murphy Taylor, died on Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, 13 days following her 85th birthday, after an extended illness, surrounded by her family. Affectionately known by those close to her as Murph, Maw, and Momma, she was the daughter of the late John and Margaret Murphy and was born in Milwaukee, Wis., on January 16, 1925.
Going against the norm of the era, Helen and her two sisters, Ruth and Jane, were raised to think for themselves and be independent. With that in mind, at the age of seventeen and her high school diploma in hand, Helen left the calm of Wisconsin and followed her plan to be a nurse and serve in World War II. She moved to Wilmington, Del., and enrolled in nursing school immediately. She never served in the war as she met and married Charles Taylor, her husband of 59 years. Charles preceded Helen in death on Feb. 24, 2007.
Living in Wilmington with her husband teaching at the University of Delaware, Helen settled in to being a homemaker. She had two children, Charlie and Pam, who kept her busy each day. She shared stories of the antics of Charlie and contentment of Pam which were always entertaining to anyone who heard them. She also told of frequent student visitors to their apartment when grades earned weren't what the students expected.
The family later moved to Augusta, Ga., because Charles accepted a position to build the first nuclear reactor at the Savannah River Plant in Aiken. Shortly after moving, Helen started playing golf. Whether influenced by the annual Masters Tournament or gentle pressure from her new friends, she played frequently and got better each year. She loved the first week of April and spending the entire week walking the Augusta National course as she watched the legends of golf play. Memories of taking sandwiches, drinks and blankets to the area surrounding the 15th or 18th greens were some of her happiest when thinking about the Masters of long ago. It was always a week of parties, friends, and endless golf – all of which she loved dearly.
In 1963, the family made one final move to Signal Mountain, after Charles accepted a position with DuPont. Because Charlie and Pam were older, Helen briefly went to work for a doctor, but left because it interfered with her golf days playing in the Chattanooga Women's Golf Association and the Signal Mountain Women's Golf Association. How she loved that game! Over the years, as a member of Signal Mountain Golf and Country Club, Helen got quite good at it, winning several local tournaments and placing in numerous state tournaments. She loved the travel with her golfing buddies and the fun they had with "just the girls".
Even though she never pursued nursing as a career, the desire to help others brought Helen to Erlanger Hospital as a volunteer. Serving over 40 years, she assisted in several areas of the hospital including the infant nursery, ICU, and until September, in the office of Dr. Drago Tolosa. Helen took great pride in her volunteerism and was recognized by others when selected to serve as the Secretary and later, President of the Woman's Auxiliary.
Helen will be remembered as the strongest woman we have known. She overcame unbelievable odds when faced with medical issues and was truly a miracle. We know she was with us only because of God's plan for her. Through it all, when asked how she was feeling, the only reply our Mother knew was "Oh, I am fine" and fine she was until she left us. Even though we are saddened by her death, we celebrate her life because we are a part of her. Our Mother's love, influence, wisdom, and encouragement made us who we are today.
In addition to her children, Charlie Taylor (Kathy) and Pam Dantzler (Steve), both of Signal Mountain, Helen is survived by her sisters, Ruth, of Wauwatosa, Wis., and Jane, of Langley, Mich.; her brother in law, Antonio D'Ambrosio, of New York City; her grandchildren, Tricia, Meg, Andy, and Taylor, as well as her great-grandchildren, Brayden, Sam, Emerson, Lily, Hutch, Bo and Layne.
We would like to sincerely thank all of the doctors responsible for our Mother's care through the years, the Chattanooga Kidney Center for their support, Alexian Village for their care and support, and Hospice of Chattanooga for their support and guidance.
In lieu of flowers, we ask that you donate to any of the organizations listed or a charity of your choice in her name.
There will be no visitation.
Helen's funeral will be held Sunday, Jan. 31, at 3 p.m. at the Chattanooga Funeral Home, North Chapel, on Highway 153, with the Rev. Sam Payne officiating.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Arrangements are made by Chattanooga Funeral Home crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
Janie Williams
Janie Lou Williams, 88, of Chattanooga, died Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, at her home.
Mrs. Williams was a member of East Brainerd Church of Christ and the VIP Sunday School Class.
Survivors include her husband of 68 years, Ray Williams; two sons, Roy (Nancy) Williams, Chattanooga; Jimmy (Lillian) Williams, Ringgold; daughter, Nancy Browning, Rossville; brother, Bill Bonds, Chattanooga; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home chapel with Minister Dave Mellor officiating.
Interment will be in Lakewood Memory Gardens, East with grandsons serving as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, 165 Hamm Road, Chattanooga, TN 37405.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. today and one hour prior to the service Sunday at Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 7454 East Brainerd Road.
Sylvia Wilson
Sylvia Ann Britt Wilson, 75, lost her battle with cancer at her home in Wildwood, Ga., on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010.
She was a devoted wife and mother and the most unselfish and loving person anyone could know. She was a 1952 graduate of Central High School.
Sylvia was preceded in death by her daughter, Tamara Jill Wilson; and son, Gary Ross Wilson; parents, Fred Ross and Geraldine Britt.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Billy S. Wilson; son, Kurtis Wilson, of Slygo, Ga.; daughters, Mitzi (Ricky) Dean, of Slygo, Ga., and Mimi Wilson, of Long Island, N.Y.; grandchildren, Kevin Wilson, Kerry (Kristin) Wilson, Kristin (Tyler) Kelly, Tom (Katie) Benson and Beau Mogle; six great-grandchildren; sister, Gail (Ray) Warren; one aunt and many cousins. We offer heartfelt gratitude to her devoted caretaker, Angel Evans.
Sylvia was an active and faithful member of Wildwood United Methodist Church for many years, enjoying singing in the choir, teaching children's classes, involvement with her Sunday School Class, playing the piano at church for over 30 years, and attending a Bible study class taught by Ruth Sippel. She will be greatly missed by many people.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with the Rev. Kenneth Bailey and the Rev. Curtis Schofield officiating.
Burial will be in Forest Hills Cemetery with Kevin Wilson, Kerry Wilson, Tom Benson, Beau Mogle, Tyler Kelly and Ricky Dean serving as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends from 2-6 p.m. Sunday and from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to Wildwood United Methodist Church in lieu of flowers.
Zygmunt Zimny
Zygmunt S. "Zig" Zimny, 91, of Chattanooga, passed away on Jan. 25, 2010.
He was born July 21, 1918 and raised in Lackawanna, N.Y. Mr. Zimny was a graduate of the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, College of Engineering and was a US Navy veteran of WWII. After 40 years of service, he retired from Dupont Chemical Co. He was a 60-year member of White Oak United Methodist Church.
Mr. Zimny was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters.
Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Ruth; son, David Zimny and wife, Elaine, of Canton, Ga.; daughter, Kathleen Line and husband, Mike, of Knoxville; grandchildren: Stephen Zimny and wife, Carol, of North Carolina, Daniel Zimny and wife, Ellen, of Georgia and Ashley Line, of Florida; four great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 30, 2010, at White Oak United Methodist Church, 2232 Lyndon Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37415 with Rev. Amy Cook officiating.
Visitation will follow in the fellowship hall.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to White Oak United Methodist Church.
Visit www.lanefh.com to send condolences.
Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace.
TENNESSEE
Kim Elder
ATHENS -- Kim Michael Elder, 53, died Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, at his home.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday in the chapel.
Private burial.
Visitation will be 1-2 p.m. Monday at Ziegler Funeral Home, Athens.
Jimmy Hobbs
SPENCER -- Jimmy Lester Hobbs, 54, died Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, at his home.
He attended church at New Life Worship Center. Jimmy was preceded in death by his son, Adam Hobbs.
Survivors include his son, Roger Hobbs, Kentucky; mother, Jennie Krug, McMinnville; father, Barney Hobbs; sisters, Diane Step and Teresa Lynn Hartwig, Illinois; brother, Kenneth Hartwig, McMinnville; one granddaughter; aunt, Mary McCarver; and uncles, Steve, Ronnie and Edmond Meeks.
Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. CST Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010, in the Ewton Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Luke Hobbs officiating.
Visitation noon-6 p.m. Sunday.
Online guestbook-www.ewtonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Ewton Funeral Home, 6936 Highway 28, Dunlap, TN 37327 423-949-2112.
Helen Rodgers
KNOXVILLE -- Helen McMillan Rodgers, 84, died Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, at her home.
She was born on Feb. 21, 1925 to the late Edward John and Mamie Henegar McMillan in Knoxville. She attended Staub School and the Tyson Junior High School and was a graduate of Knoxville High School. Helen attended Salem College. Following her junior year, she married Earnest Briscoe "Bud" Rodgers, who at the time was an ensign in the United States Navy during World War II. While she and Bud lived in Washington, D.C., he completed his naval career. They soon returned to Knoxville and started a family. Bud was affiliated with Rodgers and Co. and Standard Knitting Mills. In 1952 they moved from town to a family farm in west Knoxville where they raised their three children.
After her husband's retirement, they spent many years between Ocean Reef, Key Largo, Fla., and Grandfather Mountain, Linville, N.C.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband of 60 years.
She is survived by a son, Earnest Briscoe Rodgers Jr. and his wife, Anne, of Nashville; two daughters, Lea Rodgers Valentine, of Knoxville, and Tena Rodgers Boehm and husband, Ned, of Chattanooga; seven grandchildren, Edward Briscoe Rodgers and wife, Julie, of Boston, Caroline Rodgers and Jennifer Rodgers, of Chapel Hill, N.C., Dr. Helen Boehm Johnson and husband, Charlie, of Vero Beach, Fla., Ted and Lauren Boehm, of Chattanooga, David Boehm, Atlanta, Megan Hannah Creswell and husband, Chip, of Knoxville; three great-grandsons, William Lewis Johnson, Edward Boehm Johnson and Alexander McMillan Johnson, of Vero Beach, Fla.; and great-granddaughter, Catherine Manning Boehm, of Chattanooga. She also leaves two beloved sisters, Nancy McMillan Rodgers, of Knoxville (deceased husband, Cowan, was older brother to husband Bud Rodgers) and Peggy McMillan White and husband Bill of Chattanooga. Nieces and nephews dear to her include Roddy Rodgers and wife, Julie, Katherine Mayfield, Bill White III and wife, Kristi, of Chattanooga, Edward White and wife Kara of Burke, of Burke, VA., plus beloved cousins, Mamie Vohs and Barbara Burrows (Stan) and many great-nieces and nephews. Chattanooga relatives, in addition to Peggy and Bill White, are Henry and Jane Henegar, Lucy and Joe Thatcher, Fletcher Bright, Anne and Polly Curtis. Special thanks and heartfelt appreciation go to her wonderful primary care doctor, Dr. Amy Bently and to her longtime friend and caregiver, Traci Rader and more recent but nevertheless greatly appreciated caregivers, Lona Ford, Fay Damewood and Frankie McCracken.
The family and friends will meet Monday at 1 p.m. in the Highland Memorial Mausoleum and Cemetery for an inurnment service with Rev. Walter Henegar of Atlanta and Rev. Michael Stansfield of Sequoyah Hills Presbyterian Church officiating.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Sequoyah Hills Presbyterian Church, 3700 Keowee Ave., Knoxville, TN 37919, the Crossnore School, Crossnore, N.C., Little Miss Mag Childcare Center, 214 Walnut St., Chattanooga, TN 37403 or the charity of your choice.
Friends may call at their convenience at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel.www.rosemortuary.com.
GEORGIA
Doyle Arnold
CHICKAMAUGA -- Doyle Arnold, 80, passed away Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, in a local hospital.
He retired from Bethlehem Steel in Baltimore, Md.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Viola Fowler Arnold; daughter, Dale Kathleen Neeley; and brother, Robert Arnold.
Survivors include his long-time companion, Dorothy (Dot) Dalton; daughters, Patricia Anderson and Linda Donahue; brother, Huey Arnold; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews; and friend, Iris Jones.
Memorial services will be private.
Visit www.lane-southcrest chapel.com to send condolences.
Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Catherine Bishop
FORT OGLETHORPE -- Catherine Bishop, 83, passed away, Friday, Jan. 29, 2010.
Arrangements will be announced by Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
James Dooly Sr.
NEW SALEM -- James R Dooly Sr., 73, passed away Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010.
He was a former resident of Morrow, Ga., and lived in the New Salem Community the past 17 years. He retired from. the FFA in Chattanooga, he was a veteran of the US Navy during the Korean War Era and he was a member of the Morrow Baptist Church in Morrow, Ga.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Bowers Dooly; daughter, Cindy Lea Dooly; and parents, John "Pee Wee" and Gertrude Carson Dooly.
Survivors include his daughter, Patricia Louise Arnold, Atlanta; son, James Richard Dooly Jr., Sewanee, Ga.; two brothers, John Dooly III, Buford, Ga., Jack Dooly, Johnson City, Tenn. Granddaughter, Anna Elise Dooly.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday in the Trenton chapel with Minister Mark Kilbourn officiating.
Burial will be held 2 p.m. Monday in Clarksville Cemetery in Clarksville, Ga.
Visitation will be held 6 p.m. -9 p.m. today and noon-2 p.m. Sunday.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to New Salem United Methodist Church or to Hospice of Chattanooga.
Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home, Trenton, Ga.
Martha Evatt
ROSSVILLE -- Martha Ann Carlock Evatt, 77, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, in a local health care facility.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Feb, 2, 2010 at 1 p.m. at Oakwood Baptist Church in Chickamauga.
Mrs. Evatt will lie-in-state from noon until 1 p.m. at the church.
The family will receive friends Monday from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Complete obituary will be forthcoming from the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Glenda Helton
CHICKAMAUGA -- Glenda Faye Morrison Helton, 75, passed away Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010.
The family will receive friends today and Sunday from 1-9 p.m. and Monday morning prior to the service.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, 2010 at Elizabeth Lee United Methodist Church in Chickamauga.
Online register book at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Homes, J. Avery Bryan Chapel, Chickamauga.
Larry Longley
ROSSVILLE -- Larry L. Longley, 67, passed away on Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, at his residence.
Arrangements will be announced by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Omer Lynch
TRENTON -- Omer Luther Lynch "O.L." as he preferred to be called, 64, a lifelong citizen of Dade County, Ga. departed this life on Friday, Jan. 29, 2010. O.L. was born on Sept. 26, 1945.
His employment years began with the Dade County Roads Department and ended when Shaw Industries closed their plant in Trenton. O.L. was a Christian and a member of Trenton United Methodist Church where he served on several committees. He was a good and honest man with a simplistic view of life. He did not require material possessions for happiness, only his family and friends.
O.L. was preceded in death by his parents, John William "Bill" Lynch and Nettie Savannah Abercrombie Lynch. 2 brothers, William Robert "Billy Bob" Lynch and Johnny Wesley Lynch and 2 nephews, Mike Lynch and Mark Lynch.
He is survived by two sons Byron Lynch and Will Lynch; and daughter-in-law, Selena Chambers Lynch; two granddaughters, Willow Grace Lynch and Harper Rose Lynch whom he loved dearly; three brothers, John Russell "Smitty" Brown, Jimmy Lynch and Terry Lynch; three sisters-in-law, Patsy Lynch, Mary Lou Lynch and Nancy Lynch. Also several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. EST Sunday in the Ryan Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Reece Fauscett officiating.
Interment will be in Lake Hills Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends 2-9 p.m. today and 11 a.m. until service time on Sunday.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Trenton United Methodist Church, Building Fund, P.O. Box 6, Trenton, GA 30752.
Arrangements are by Ryan Funeral Home, Trenton.
Ivan Mayo
FORT OGLETHORPE -- Ivan V. Mayo, 86, died Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, in a local hospital.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with Minister David Wade officiating.
Interment will be 11:30 a.m. Monday in National Cemetery with full military honors.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort with the family.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
Joseph Smith Jr.
LaFAYETTE -- Joseph H. Smith Jr., 84, passed away Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, at his residence.
Mr. Smith was a graduate of the 1943 class of Central High School and was a varsity member of the state basketball champions that year. A U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II, Mr. Smith was a retired electrician and a lifelong member of I.B.E.W. Local 175.
He was of the Methodist faith and was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jo Smith; parents, Joseph H. Smith Sr. and Tennie Lee Mathis Smith; son, William Lee "Bill" Smith; and, son-in-law, Johnny L. Stephens.
Survivors include his son, Charles S. Smith ,of LaFayette, Ga.; daughter, Theresa Ann Stephens, Madisonville, Tenn.; grandchildren, Kathryn Stephens Ingram and John David Stephens; great-grandson, Johnny Ingram.
Funeral services will be held today at 1 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with the Rev. Ricky Studdard officiating.
Burial will follow in Lakewood Memory Gardens, South.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of I.B.E.W. Local 175.
To share your thoughts and memories, visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416.
Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
Charles Stansifer
FLINTSTONE -- Charles Howard Stansifer, 84, passed away Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, in a local hospital.
He was a member of Flintstone Baptist Church where he had served as chairman of Deacons and Sunday School Superintendant. He was a member of the Men's Bible Class. As a teenager, Charles worked for A&P and retired from the Tennessee Valley Authority after 41 years of service. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served in the Pacific during WWII. He was a graduate of Chattanooga Valley High School and attended the University of Chattanooga.
Mr. Stansifer was preceded in death by his parents, Charles R. and Leila Howard Stansifer and a sister, Lois Taylor.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Stansifer; two daughters, Carol (Ronnie) Stout, of Gallatin, Tenn., and Brenda (Mike) Fuhrman, of Bolivar, Mo.; four grandchildren, Sarah Stout, Megan (Bob) Gelband, Philip Fuhrman and Jennifer Fuhrman; one sister, Sandra (Chuck) Abernathy, of Chickamauga, Ga.; mother-in-law, Edith Standefer; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Flintstone Baptist Church with the Rev. Brent Smith, Dr. Wallace McGill and the Rev. Dewayne Roberson officiating.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Men's Bible Class.
Burial will be in Forest Hills Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 3-5 p.m. Sunday at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 404 S. Moore Road.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinsons Research Foundation, P.O. Box 96318, Washington, D.C. 20090.
Michael Starks
DALTON -- Michael Eugene Starks, 57, passed away Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010.
Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Willis Funeral Home with Dr. Jerry D. Jones Sr. officiating.
Interment in West Hill Cemetery.
Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Dalton.
Lowanna Stowe
TRION -- Lowanna Jo Stowe, 66, died Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010.
Survivors include husband, James Stowe; son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Crystal Stowe; grandchild, Anna Stowe; sister, Mary Boaz.
A graveside service at 1 p.m. Sunday at West Hill Cemetery.
Visitation is noon until 1 p.m. Sunday at Mason Funeral Home, Summerville.
Ellis Tucker Jr.
TRION -- Ellis Marshall Tucker Jr., 63, died Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010.
Survivors,mother, Johnie Tucker; children, Nathan Tucker, Kristina Tucker, Kimberly (Tom) Hoskins; four grandchildren; sister, Wilma Hughes; brothers, Charles Tucker and Larry Tucker.
Funeral is 3:30 p. m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010, at Mason Funeral Home.
Visitation is 6 until 8 p.m. today.
Bertha Youngblood
ROCK SPRING -- Bertha J. Youngblood, 88, left her temporary home here on earth on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, to begin eternal life in heaven with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Bertha had spent her life being the hands and feet of Jesus to the world around her. She had a heart for the Lord and lived to praise Him through her prayers, devotion and song. Mrs. Youngblood was a faithful member of Boynton Church of God and was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Youngblood; and son, Terry Youngblood.
Survivors include her sons, Hammond (Mary) Youngblood, Joe (Denise) Youngblood, Billy (Addie) Youngblood, Steve (Wilma) Youngblood and Wendell (Linda) Youngblood; daughter, Freda (Willie) Roach; 13 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; two brothers; two sisters; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 1 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with Rev. Steve Smith officiating.
Burial will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
To share your thoughts and memories, visit www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
The family will receive friends Sunday from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. and Monday from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.
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Olen Masters
FORT PAYNE -- Olen V. Masters, 98, died Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. CST Sunday, Jan. 31, at Burt Funeral Home Chapel, Fort Payne.
Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. CST Sunday, Jan. 31, at Burt Funeral Home, Fort Payne.
Joseph Paschal
PISGAH -- Joseph Macklin "Joe" Paschal, 77, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and uncle, loved being outdoors and gardening.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years, Nora Paschal; parents, John and Annie Paschal; grandchildren, Joseph Brandon "Joey" Medlock and Eric Glenn Edwards; sisters, Aileen Muse, Geneva Campbell and Oneda Hass.
Mr. Paschal is survived by his daughters, Charlotte (James) Turner, of Valley Head, Ala., and Trisha (Bob) Reed, of Pisgah; son, Mack (Rose) Paschal, of Rosalie, Ala.; sister, Rosie Wilborn, of Scottsboro, Ala..; 11 grandchildren, Jessica Medlock, Jeremy and Chris Paschal, Tony Medlock, Kandi Brown, Kathryn Knight, Denise Schoenhoefer, Brittney Newman, Matt Turner, Michael and Richard Green; several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; host of friends.
Visitation today 11 a.m.-3 p.m. EST at Friendship Baptist Church, Pisgah.
Funeral today 3 p.m. EST at Friendship Baptist Church with Rev. Jesse L. Turner Sr. officiating.
Burial will be held at Friendship Cemetery.
Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home, Bryant, Ala.
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